Typical Camp Programmes

The Sacrificial Cat?

The Ultimate Challenge - 2010
Tuesday 8th
10.00 am Introduction to Forensic Science - how to test things
How to get a conviction
12.30 pm Lunch
1.00 pm How to get a conviction continues
2.45 pm Afternoon tea
3.00 pm Your crime scenario given to you
4.00 pm End of Day 1
Wednesday 9th
9.00 am Crime Solving
10.30 am Morning snack then crime solving continues
12.00 noon Group activity
12.45 pm Lunch
1.15 pm Crime solving continues
3.30 pm Stress Release
4.00 pm End Day 2
Thursday 10th
9.00 am Crime Solving
10.30 am Morning snack then crime solving concludes
12.00 noon Group activity
12.45 pm Lunch
1.15 pm Crime solving continues
3.30 pm Stress Release
4.00 pm End Day 3
Friday 11th
9.00 am Crime Solving
10.30 am Morning snack then crime solving concludes, Last arrest warrants
12.00 noon Stress Release
12.45 pm Lunch
1.15 pm Preparation for trials
4.00 pm End Day 4
Saturday 12th
8.30 am Preparation for Trials
9.00 am Coffee served for parents & family
9.30 am Trials begin (Parents & family welcome)
11.30 End of trial - approximate. Judge's verdict
11.30 Camp Ends

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The Sacrificial Cat?

Depending on the length of the module chosen, typical activities may include:

  • Explanation of the module
  • Ice breaker activities
  • Clear thinking exercises (to get the mind going)
  • The Businessman and the Cash Register
  • Syllogisms
  • Beyond reasonable doubt - what does this mean? Getting a conviction.
  • The Sacrificial Cat?
    • Distribution of the evidence found at the crime scene
    • Examining the data base of over 3,500 suspects
    • Conducting forensic tests
    • Speaking with the police
    • Asking for additional evidence and tests
    • Solving the crime and finding a suspect
    • Brining the suspect to trial
    • Closure and evaluation
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©William Toppin. All Rights reserved. January 2010

Camp Creator:  Mr Kel Hardingham
Original Camp Location:  The Armidale School N.S.W.